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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.82, 168.29 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.82, 168.29 and 95.66 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.82 : 168.29 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.82/168.29 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.82x = 168.29 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.82x = 16,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097.30/121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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