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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.80, 167.75 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.80, 167.75 and 111 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.80 : 167.75 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.80/167.75 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.80x = 167.75 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.80x = 18,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620.25/121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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