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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 167.56 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 167.56 and 112.14 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 167.56 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/167.56 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 167.56 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 18,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.78/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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