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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.90, 168.14 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.90, 168.14 and 117.89 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.90 : 168.14 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.90/168.14 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.90x = 168.14 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.90x = 19,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820.59/121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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