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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.51, 167.59 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.51, 167.59 and 90.42 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.51 : 167.59 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.51/167.59 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.51x = 167.59 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.51x = 15,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153.49/121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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