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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.81, 183 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.81, 183 and 105.61 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.81 : 183 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.81/183 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.81x = 183 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.81x = 19,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326.63/121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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