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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.18, 167.22 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.18, 167.22 and 68.73 is: 94.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.18 : 167.22 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.18/167.22 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.18x = 167.22 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.18x = 11,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492.60/121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.84

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