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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 168.07 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 168.07 and 100.06 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 168.07 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/168.07 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 168.07 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 16,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816.58/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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