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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 168.12 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 168.12 and 70.09 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 168.12 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/168.12 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 168.12 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 11,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,782.69/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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