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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 167.67 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.56, 167.67 and 88.75 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.56 : 167.67 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.56/167.67 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.56x = 167.67 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.56x = 14,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880.71/121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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