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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 167.34 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.28, 167.34 and 88.55 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.28 : 167.34 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.28/167.34 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.28x = 167.34 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.28x = 14,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817.96/121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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