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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.41, 167.59 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.41, 167.59 and 80 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.41 : 167.59 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.41/167.59 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.41x = 167.59 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.41x = 13,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407.20/121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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