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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 167.40 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 167.40 and 90.40 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 167.40 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/167.40 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 167.40 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 15,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132.96/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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