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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 167.94 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.56, 167.94 and 102.48 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.56 : 167.94 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.56/167.94 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.56x = 167.94 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.56x = 17,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210.49/121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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