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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.55, 167.84 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.55, 167.84 and 95.22 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.55 : 167.84 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.55/167.84 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.55x = 167.84 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.55x = 15,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981.61/121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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