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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 167.51 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 167.51 and 88.61 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 167.51 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/167.51 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 167.51 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 14,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.06/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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