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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.69, 182.67 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.69, 182.67 and 106.30 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.69 : 182.67 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.69/182.67 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.69x = 182.67 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.69x = 19,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417.82/121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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