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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.74, 181.79 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.74, 181.79 and 108.06 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.74 : 181.79 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.74/181.79 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.74x = 181.79 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.74x = 19,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643.69/121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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