Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 166.88 and 92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121.28, 166.88 and 92 is: 126.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121.28 : 166.88 = 92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121.28/166.88 = 92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121.28x = 166.88 × 92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121.28x = 15,352.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,352.96/121.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126.59
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