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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 167.87 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 167.87 and 109.26 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 167.87 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/167.87 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 167.87 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 18,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.97/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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