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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 182.55 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 182.55 and 103.88 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 182.55 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/182.55 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 182.55 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 18,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964.14/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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