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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 168.20 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 168.20 and 97.40 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 168.20 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/168.20 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 168.20 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 16,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382.68/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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