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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 168.13 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 168.13 and 95.34 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 168.13 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/168.13 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 168.13 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 16,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029.73/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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