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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.85, 167.96 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.85, 167.96 and 92.35 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.85 : 167.96 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.85/167.96 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.85x = 167.96 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.85x = 15,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,510.92/121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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