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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 168.29 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 168.29 and 78.25 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 168.29 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/168.29 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 168.29 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 13,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168.69/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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