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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 167.54 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.28, 167.54 and 96.46 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.28 : 167.54 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.28/167.54 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.28x = 167.54 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.28x = 16,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160.01/121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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