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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.16, 167.13 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.16, 167.13 and 90.08 is: 124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.16 : 167.13 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.16/167.13 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.16x = 167.13 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.16x = 15,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054.23/121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.26

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