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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 167.94 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 167.94 and 88.92 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 167.94 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/167.94 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 167.94 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 14,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,933.22/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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