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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.33, 167.28 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.33, 167.28 and 117.55 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.33 : 167.28 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.33/167.28 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.33x = 167.28 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.33x = 19,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663.76/121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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