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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 166.92 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 166.92 and 79.63 is: 109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 166.92 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/166.92 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 166.92 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 13,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,291.12/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.82

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