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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.10, 167.22 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.10, 167.22 and 99.41 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.10 : 167.22 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.10/167.22 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.10x = 167.22 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.10x = 16,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.50/121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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