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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 168.04 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 168.04 and 102.22 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 168.04 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/168.04 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 168.04 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 17,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177.05/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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