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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.32, 166.95 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.32, 166.95 and 104.85 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.32 : 166.95 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.32/166.95 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.32x = 166.95 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.32x = 17,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504.71/121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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