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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 168.62 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 168.62 and 113.04 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 168.62 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/168.62 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 168.62 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 19,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060.24/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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