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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 168.16 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 168.16 and 121.44 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 168.16 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/168.16 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 168.16 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 20,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.35/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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