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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.48, 181.43 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.48, 181.43 and 105.28 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.48 : 181.43 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.48/181.43 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.48x = 181.43 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.48x = 19,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100.95/121.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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