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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 168.13 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 168.13 and 69.38 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 168.13 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/168.13 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 168.13 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 11,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,665.40/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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