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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 167.30 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 167.30 and 88.66 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 167.30 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/167.30 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 167.30 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 14,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832.82/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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