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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 167.97 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 167.97 and 86.76 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 167.97 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/167.97 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 167.97 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 14,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573.08/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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