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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.30, 167.34 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.30, 167.34 and 81.40 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.30 : 167.34 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.30/167.34 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.30x = 167.34 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.30x = 13,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,621.48/121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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