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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 167.25 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 167.25 and 88.43 is: 121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 167.25 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/167.25 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 167.25 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 14,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789.08/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.99

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