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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 167.35 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 167.35 and 104.83 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 167.35 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/167.35 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 167.35 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 17,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543.30/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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