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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 167.48 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 167.48 and 113.37 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 167.48 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/167.48 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 167.48 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 18,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.49/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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