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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.61, 167.80 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.61, 167.80 and 84.76 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.61 : 167.80 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.61/167.80 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.61x = 167.80 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.61x = 14,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221.89/121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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