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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 168.72 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 168.72 and 115.54 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 168.72 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/168.72 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 168.72 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 19,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.91/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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