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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.69, 167.94 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.69, 167.94 and 72.59 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.69 : 167.94 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.69/167.94 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.69x = 167.94 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.69x = 12,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190.76/121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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