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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 168.06 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 168.06 and 104.40 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 168.06 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/168.06 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 168.06 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 17,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545.46/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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