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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.52, 182.34 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.52, 182.34 and 106.31 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.52 : 182.34 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.52/182.34 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.52x = 182.34 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.52x = 19,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383.65/121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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