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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.86, 182.58 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.86, 182.58 and 110.32 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.86 : 182.58 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.86/182.58 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.86x = 182.58 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.86x = 20,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.23/121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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