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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.68, 167.64 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.68, 167.64 and 113.36 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.68 : 167.64 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.68/167.64 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.68x = 167.64 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.68x = 19,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.67/121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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