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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.69, 168.14 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.69, 168.14 and 115.01 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.69 : 168.14 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.69/168.14 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.69x = 168.14 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.69x = 19,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337.78/121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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