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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 167.12 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 167.12 and 84.34 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 167.12 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/167.12 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 167.12 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 14,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094.69/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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