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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.52, 168 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.52, 168 and 105.32 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.52 : 168 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.52/168 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.52x = 168 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.52x = 17,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693.76/121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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