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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 181.66 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 181.66 and 121.04 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 181.66 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/181.66 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 181.66 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 21,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988.13/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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