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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 168.34 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 168.34 and 66.72 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 168.34 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/168.34 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 168.34 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 11,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231.64/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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