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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.20, 167.37 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.20, 167.37 and 88.54 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.20 : 167.37 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.20/167.37 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.20x = 167.37 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.20x = 14,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819.13/121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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