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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 183.20 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 183.20 and 106.74 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 183.20 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/183.20 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 183.20 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 19,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554.23/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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