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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.57, 167.54 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.57, 167.54 and 88.76 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.57 : 167.54 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.57/167.54 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.57x = 167.54 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.57x = 14,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,870.83/121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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