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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 167.90 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 167.90 and 88.98 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 167.90 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/167.90 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 167.90 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 14,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939.30/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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