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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.10, 165.91 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.10, 165.91 and 119.58 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.10 : 165.91 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.10/165.91 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.10x = 165.91 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.10x = 19,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,838.99/121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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