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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 167.46 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 167.46 and 115.88 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 167.46 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/167.46 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 167.46 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 19,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.43/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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