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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 167.70 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 167.70 and 88.80 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 167.70 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/167.70 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 167.70 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 14,891.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891.76/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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