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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 183.05 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 183.05 and 110.63 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 183.05 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/183.05 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 183.05 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 20,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250.82/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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