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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.98, 168.26 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.98, 168.26 and 78.33 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.98 : 168.26 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.98/168.26 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.98x = 168.26 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.98x = 13,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179.41/121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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