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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.51, 167.64 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.51, 167.64 and 109.81 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.51 : 167.64 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.51/167.64 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.51x = 167.64 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.51x = 18,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408.65/121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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