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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.40, 182.92 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.40, 182.92 and 105.20 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.40 : 182.92 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.40/182.92 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.40x = 182.92 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.40x = 19,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242.66/121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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