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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 167.21 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 167.21 and 99.26 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 167.21 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/167.21 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 167.21 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 16,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597.26/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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