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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 167.87 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 167.87 and 95.49 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 167.87 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/167.87 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 167.87 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 16,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029.91/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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