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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.94, 182.11 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.94, 182.11 and 108.50 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.94 : 182.11 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.94/182.11 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.94x = 182.11 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.94x = 19,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,758.39/121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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