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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 167.25 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 167.25 and 104.59 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 167.25 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/167.25 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 167.25 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 17,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492.68/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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