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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 180.62 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 180.62 and 101.58 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 180.62 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/180.62 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 180.62 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 18,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346.87/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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