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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.68, 167.94 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.68, 167.94 and 115.02 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.68 : 167.94 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.68/167.94 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.68x = 167.94 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.68x = 19,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.46/121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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