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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 167.76 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 167.76 and 104.28 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 167.76 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/167.76 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 167.76 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 17,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,494.01/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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