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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.79 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.79 and 103.75 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.79 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.79 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.79 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 18,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964.01/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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