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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.12, 166.95 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.12, 166.95 and 81.70 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.12 : 166.95 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.12/166.95 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.12x = 166.95 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.12x = 13,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,639.40/121.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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