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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.37, 166.46 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.37, 166.46 and 117.38 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.37 : 166.46 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.37/166.46 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.37x = 166.46 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.37x = 19,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538.90/121.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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