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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.16, 166.98 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.16, 166.98 and 94.93 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.16 : 166.98 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.16/166.98 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.16x = 166.98 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.16x = 15,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851.41/121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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