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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.10, 166.86 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.10, 166.86 and 111.78 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.10 : 166.86 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.10/166.86 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.10x = 166.86 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.10x = 18,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651.61/121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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