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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 168.41 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 168.41 and 106.47 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 168.41 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/168.41 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 168.41 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 17,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.61/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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