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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 167.39 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 167.39 and 105.16 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 167.39 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/167.39 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 167.39 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 17,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.73/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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