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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 167.38 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 167.38 and 93.59 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 167.38 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/167.38 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 167.38 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 15,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665.09/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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