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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.04, 167.03 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.04, 167.03 and 116.91 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.04 : 167.03 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.04/167.03 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.04x = 167.03 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.04x = 19,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.33/121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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