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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 168.51 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 168.51 and 97.60 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 168.51 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/168.51 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 168.51 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 16,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.58/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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