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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.86, 181.95 and 104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.86, 181.95 and 104.71 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.86 : 181.95 = 104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.86/181.95 = 104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.86x = 181.95 × 104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.86x = 19,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051.98/121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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