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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.68, 167.80 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.68, 167.80 and 108.68 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.68 : 167.80 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.68/167.80 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.68x = 167.80 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.68x = 18,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,236.50/121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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