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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.75, 167.95 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.75, 167.95 and 72.62 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.75 : 167.95 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.75/167.95 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.75x = 167.95 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.75x = 12,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,197.14/121.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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