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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.94, 167.76 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.94, 167.76 and 119.20 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.94 : 167.76 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.94/167.76 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.94x = 167.76 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.94x = 19,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,996.99/121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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