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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 168.01 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 168.01 and 95.57 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 168.01 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/168.01 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 168.01 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 16,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056.06/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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