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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 168.03 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 168.03 and 112.73 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 168.03 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/168.03 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 168.03 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 18,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941.18/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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