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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 167.94 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 167.94 and 82.44 is: 113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 167.94 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/167.94 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 167.94 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 13,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,844.56/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.69

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