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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.13, 166.99 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.13, 166.99 and 98.96 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.13 : 166.99 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.13/166.99 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.13x = 166.99 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.13x = 16,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525.50/121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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