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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 167.63 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.28, 167.63 and 96.68 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.28 : 167.63 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.28/167.63 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.28x = 167.63 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.28x = 16,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.47/121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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