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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.30, 167.47 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.30, 167.47 and 113.13 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.30 : 167.47 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.30/167.47 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.30x = 167.47 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.30x = 18,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,945.60/121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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