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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.79, 182.93 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.79, 182.93 and 106.73 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.79 : 182.93 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.79/182.93 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.79x = 182.93 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.79x = 19,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524.12/121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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