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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.34, 167.10 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.34, 167.10 and 102.98 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.34 : 167.10 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.34/167.10 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.34x = 167.10 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.34x = 17,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207.96/121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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