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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.37, 181.91 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.37, 181.91 and 107.87 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.37 : 181.91 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.37/181.91 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.37x = 181.91 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.37x = 19,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621.99/121.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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