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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 167.87 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 167.87 and 94.21 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 167.87 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/167.87 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 167.87 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 15,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814.85/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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