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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 167.79 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 167.79 and 116.88 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 167.79 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/167.79 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 167.79 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 19,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,611.30/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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