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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 238.66 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 238.66 and 121.09 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 238.66 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/238.66 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 238.66 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 28,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.34/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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