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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.55, 167.60 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.55, 167.60 and 98.07 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.55 : 167.60 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.55/167.60 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.55x = 167.60 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.55x = 16,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.04/121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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