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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.67, 167.72 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.67, 167.72 and 95.38 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.67 : 167.72 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.67/167.72 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.67x = 167.72 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.67x = 15,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996.66/121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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