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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.43, 167.78 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.43, 167.78 and 92.27 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.43 : 167.78 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.43/167.78 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.43x = 167.78 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.43x = 15,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,481.06/121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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