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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 168.95 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 168.95 and 120.33 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 168.95 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/168.95 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 168.95 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 20,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330.05/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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