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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.10, 167.11 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.10, 167.11 and 88.49 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.10 : 167.11 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.10/167.11 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.10x = 167.11 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.10x = 14,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786.51/121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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