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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 167.59 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 167.59 and 92.38 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 167.59 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/167.59 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 167.59 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 15,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,481.50/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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