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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.30, 167.04 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.30, 167.04 and 115.90 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.30 : 167.04 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.30/167.04 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.30x = 167.04 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.30x = 19,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359.94/121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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