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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 167.94 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 167.94 and 119.27 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 167.94 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/167.94 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 167.94 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 20,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029.36/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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