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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 167.83 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 167.83 and 82.22 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 167.83 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/167.83 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 167.83 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 13,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799.66/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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