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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.10, 166.93 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.10, 166.93 and 91.60 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.10 : 166.93 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.10/166.93 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.10x = 166.93 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.10x = 15,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.14/121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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