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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 168.26 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 168.26 and 105.57 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 168.26 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/168.26 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 168.26 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 17,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762.68/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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