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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 167.28 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.28, 167.28 and 104.88 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.28 : 167.28 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.28/167.28 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.28x = 167.28 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.28x = 17,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544.33/121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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