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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.94, 168.18 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.94, 168.18 and 102.50 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.94 : 168.18 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.94/168.18 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.94x = 168.18 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.94x = 17,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238.45/121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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