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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.68, 167.64 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.68, 167.64 and 116.88 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.68 : 167.64 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.68/167.64 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.68x = 167.64 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.68x = 19,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593.76/121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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