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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 167.92 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 167.92 and 93.92 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 167.92 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/167.92 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 167.92 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 15,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771.05/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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