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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 168.31 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 168.31 and 112.11 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 168.31 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/168.31 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 168.31 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 18,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869.23/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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