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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 167.93 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 167.93 and 95.40 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 167.93 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/167.93 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 167.93 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 16,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020.05/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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