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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 168.12 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 168.12 and 95.58 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 168.12 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/168.12 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 168.12 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 16,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068.91/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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