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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.02, 166.08 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.02, 166.08 and 117.96 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.02 : 166.08 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.02/166.08 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.02x = 166.08 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.02x = 19,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.80/121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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