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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 167.84 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 167.84 and 93.94 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 167.84 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/167.84 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 167.84 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 15,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,766.42/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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