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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 167.62 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 167.62 and 112.46 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 167.62 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/167.62 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 167.62 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 18,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850.55/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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