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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 167.87 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 167.87 and 71.89 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 167.87 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/167.87 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 167.87 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 12,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,067.93/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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