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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.49, 167.45 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.49, 167.45 and 84.59 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.49 : 167.45 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.49/167.45 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.49x = 167.45 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.49x = 14,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164.60/121.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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