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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.43, 181.74 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.43, 181.74 and 110.19 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.43 : 181.74 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.43/181.74 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.43x = 181.74 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.43x = 20,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.03/121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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