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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 166.98 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.28, 166.98 and 110.48 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.28 : 166.98 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.28/166.98 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.28x = 166.98 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.28x = 18,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447.95/121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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