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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.34, 167.51 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.34, 167.51 and 95.05 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.34 : 167.51 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.34/167.51 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.34x = 167.51 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.34x = 15,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921.83/121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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