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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 168.06 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 168.06 and 110.82 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 168.06 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/168.06 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 168.06 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 18,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624.41/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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