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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 168.14 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 168.14 and 101.25 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 168.14 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/168.14 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 168.14 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 17,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024.18/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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