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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.66, 168.18 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.66, 168.18 and 111.54 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.66 : 168.18 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.66/168.18 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.66x = 168.18 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.66x = 18,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758.80/121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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