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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 167.88 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 167.88 and 90.64 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 167.88 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/167.88 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 167.88 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 15,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215.80/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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