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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.02, 181.68 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.02, 181.68 and 86.34 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.02 : 181.68 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.02/181.68 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.02x = 181.68 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.02x = 15,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,686.25/121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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