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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.02, 166.62 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.02, 166.62 and 116.92 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.02 : 166.62 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.02/166.62 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.02x = 166.62 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.02x = 19,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481.21/121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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