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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.01, 166.66 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.01, 166.66 and 115.07 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.01 : 166.66 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.01/166.66 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.01x = 166.66 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.01x = 19,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.45/121.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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