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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.52, 167.67 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.52, 167.67 and 90.54 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.52 : 167.67 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.52/167.67 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.52x = 167.67 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.52x = 15,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180.84/121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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