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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 168.28 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 168.28 and 110.57 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 168.28 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/168.28 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 168.28 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 18,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605.60/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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