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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.48 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.48 and 107.26 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.48 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.48 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.48 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 19,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572.80/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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