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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 168.98 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 168.98 and 121.20 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 168.98 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/168.98 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 168.98 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 20,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480.38/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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