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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.60, 167.48 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.60, 167.48 and 114.88 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.60 : 167.48 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.60/167.48 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.60x = 167.48 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.60x = 19,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240.10/121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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