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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.01, 167.06 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.01, 167.06 and 115.20 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.01 : 167.06 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.01/167.06 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.01x = 167.06 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.01x = 19,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245.60/121.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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