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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 168.47 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 168.47 and 95.83 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 168.47 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/168.47 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 168.47 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 16,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.48/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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