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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 168.27 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 168.27 and 91.05 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 168.27 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/168.27 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 168.27 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 15,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320.98/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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