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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.81, 168.08 and 69.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.81, 168.08 and 69.35 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.81 : 168.08 = 69.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.81/168.08 = 69.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.81x = 168.08 × 69.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.81x = 11,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,656.35/121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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