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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 182.06 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 182.06 and 109.93 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 182.06 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/182.06 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 182.06 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 20,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013.86/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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