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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.08, 167.20 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.08, 167.20 and 116.62 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.08 : 167.20 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.08/167.20 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.08x = 167.20 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.08x = 19,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498.86/121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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