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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.58, 167.70 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.58, 167.70 and 107.75 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.58 : 167.70 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.58/167.70 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.58x = 167.70 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.58x = 18,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069.68/121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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