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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 168.05 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 168.05 and 94.04 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 168.05 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/168.05 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 168.05 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 15,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.11/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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