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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 166.85 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 166.85 and 91.87 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 166.85 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/166.85 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 166.85 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 15,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328.05/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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