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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.57, 168.07 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.57, 168.07 and 94.03 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.57 : 168.07 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.57/168.07 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.57x = 168.07 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.57x = 15,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.31/121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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