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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.80, 168 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.80, 168 and 99.93 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.80 : 168 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.80/168 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.80x = 168 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.80x = 16,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,788.24/121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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