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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 167.42 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 167.42 and 105.44 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 167.42 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/167.42 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 167.42 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 17,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652.76/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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