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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 166.86 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 166.86 and 121.91 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 166.86 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/166.86 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 166.86 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 20,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,341.07/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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