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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 166.86 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 166.86 and 112.12 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 166.86 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/166.86 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 166.86 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 18,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707.93/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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