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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 167.76 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 167.76 and 112.28 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 167.76 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/167.76 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 167.76 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 18,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836.09/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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