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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 167.88 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 167.88 and 115.12 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 167.88 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/167.88 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 167.88 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 19,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326.35/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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