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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 180.33 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 180.33 and 109.65 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 180.33 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/180.33 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 180.33 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 19,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.45/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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