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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 166.28 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 166.28 and 104.75 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 166.28 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/166.28 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 166.28 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 17,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.47/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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