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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.64, 168.08 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.64, 168.08 and 98.28 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.64 : 168.08 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.64/168.08 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.64x = 168.08 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.64x = 16,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518.90/121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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