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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 167.77 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 167.77 and 74.94 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 167.77 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/167.77 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 167.77 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 12,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572.03/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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