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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.58, 167.82 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.58, 167.82 and 95.28 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.58 : 167.82 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.58/167.82 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.58x = 167.82 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.58x = 15,989.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989.89/121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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