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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.04, 166.58 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.04, 166.58 and 115.57 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.04 : 166.58 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.04/166.58 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.04x = 166.58 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.04x = 19,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,251.09/121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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