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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.18, 167.12 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.18, 167.12 and 74.52 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.18 : 167.12 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.18/167.12 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.18x = 167.12 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.18x = 12,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453.78/121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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