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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 167.15 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 167.15 and 76.83 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 167.15 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/167.15 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 167.15 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 12,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842.74/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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