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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.20, 167.39 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.20, 167.39 and 108.33 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.20 : 167.39 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.20/167.39 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.20x = 167.39 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.20x = 18,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.36/121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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