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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.08, 166.62 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.08, 166.62 and 111.48 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.08 : 166.62 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.08/166.62 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.08x = 166.62 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.08x = 18,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574.80/121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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