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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.57, 167.79 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.57, 167.79 and 72.47 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.57 : 167.79 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.57/167.79 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.57x = 167.79 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.57x = 12,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159.14/121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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