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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.39, 167.46 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.39, 167.46 and 90.38 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.39 : 167.46 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.39/167.46 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.39x = 167.46 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.39x = 15,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134.84/121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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