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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 167.08 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 167.08 and 96.59 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 167.08 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/167.08 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 167.08 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 16,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137.77/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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