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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 168.41 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 168.41 and 120.10 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 168.41 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/168.41 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 168.41 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 20,226.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226.04/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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