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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.71, 167.96 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.71, 167.96 and 66.45 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.71 : 167.96 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.71/167.96 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.71x = 167.96 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.71x = 11,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,160.57/121.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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