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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.40, 167.34 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.40, 167.34 and 90.26 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.40 : 167.34 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.40/167.34 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.40x = 167.34 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.40x = 15,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104.93/121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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