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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 168.01 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 168.01 and 94.34 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 168.01 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/168.01 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 168.01 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 15,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850.06/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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