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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.74, 167.91 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.74, 167.91 and 80.28 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.74 : 167.91 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.74/167.91 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.74x = 167.91 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.74x = 13,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479.81/121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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