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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 167.56 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 167.56 and 105.49 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 167.56 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/167.56 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 167.56 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 17,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.90/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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