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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 181.84 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 181.84 and 105.97 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 181.84 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/181.84 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 181.84 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 19,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269.58/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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