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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 167.88 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 167.88 and 92.62 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 167.88 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/167.88 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 167.88 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 15,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549.05/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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