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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.32, 167.72 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.32, 167.72 and 116.22 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.32 : 167.72 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.32/167.72 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.32x = 167.72 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.32x = 19,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491.84/121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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