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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 167.99 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 167.99 and 72.60 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 167.99 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/167.99 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 167.99 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 12,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.71/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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