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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 167.76 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 167.76 and 99.58 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 167.76 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/167.76 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 167.76 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 16,704.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,704.70/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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