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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.30, 181.68 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.30, 181.68 and 106.18 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.30 : 181.68 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.30/181.68 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.30x = 181.68 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.30x = 19,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290.78/121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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