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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.77, 167.81 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.77, 167.81 and 90.72 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.77 : 167.81 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.77/167.81 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.77x = 167.81 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.77x = 15,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223.27/121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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