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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 167.94 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 167.94 and 92.72 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 167.94 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/167.94 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 167.94 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 15,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571.40/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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