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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.15, 167.34 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.15, 167.34 and 114.31 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.15 : 167.34 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.15/167.34 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.15x = 167.34 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.15x = 19,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128.64/121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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