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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.87, 168.42 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.87, 168.42 and 97.26 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.87 : 168.42 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.87/168.42 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.87x = 168.42 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.87x = 16,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,380.53/121.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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