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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 167.67 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 167.67 and 118.46 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 167.67 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/167.67 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 167.67 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 19,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862.61/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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