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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 166.65 and 110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 166.65 and 110.23 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 166.65 = 110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/166.65 = 110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 166.65 × 110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 18,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,369.83/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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