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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.68, 167.71 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.68, 167.71 and 105.88 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.68 : 167.71 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.68/167.71 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.68x = 167.71 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.68x = 17,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757.13/121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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