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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.60, 182.42 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.60, 182.42 and 104.42 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.60 : 182.42 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.60/182.42 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.60x = 182.42 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.60x = 19,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048.62/121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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