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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 168.44 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 168.44 and 108.19 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 168.44 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/168.44 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 168.44 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 18,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222.98/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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