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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 231.94 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 231.94 and 121.45 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 231.94 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/231.94 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 231.94 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 28,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169.11/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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