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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.24, 181.90 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.24, 181.90 and 106.06 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.24 : 181.90 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.24/181.90 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.24x = 181.90 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.24x = 19,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292.31/121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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