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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 167.79 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 167.79 and 84.73 is: 116.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 167.79 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/167.79 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 167.79 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 14,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,216.85/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.97

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