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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 167.96 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 167.96 and 72.59 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 167.96 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/167.96 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 167.96 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 12,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192.22/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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