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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.66, 181.41 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.66, 181.41 and 107.27 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.66 : 181.41 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.66/181.41 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.66x = 181.41 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.66x = 19,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.85/121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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