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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 167.33 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 167.33 and 72.14 is: 99.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 167.33 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/167.33 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 167.33 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 12,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,069.99/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.57

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