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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 166.76 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 166.76 and 97.76 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 166.76 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/166.76 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 166.76 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 16,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.46/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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