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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.68, 167.97 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.68, 167.97 and 88.47 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.68 : 167.97 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.68/167.97 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.68x = 167.97 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.68x = 14,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,860.31/121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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