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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 167.90 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 167.90 and 113.79 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 167.90 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/167.90 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 167.90 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 19,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,105.34/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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