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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 181.96 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 181.96 and 103.58 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 181.96 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/181.96 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 181.96 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 18,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,847.42/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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