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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.69, 167.90 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.69, 167.90 and 72.58 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.69 : 167.90 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.69/167.90 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.69x = 167.90 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.69x = 12,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184.98/121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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