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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 167.98 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 167.98 and 102.18 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 167.98 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/167.98 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 167.98 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 17,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164.20/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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