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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 166.86 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 166.86 and 109.62 is: 150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 166.86 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/166.86 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 166.86 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 18,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,291.19/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.84

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