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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.24, 181.50 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.24, 181.50 and 107.68 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.24 : 181.50 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.24/181.50 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.24x = 181.50 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.24x = 19,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.92/121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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