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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 167.93 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 167.93 and 108.02 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 167.93 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/167.93 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 167.93 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 18,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138.42/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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