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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.98, 168.57 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.98, 168.57 and 108.48 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.98 : 168.57 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.98/168.57 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.98x = 168.57 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.98x = 18,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286.47/121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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