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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.12, 180.94 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.12, 180.94 and 86.61 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.12 : 180.94 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.12/180.94 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.12x = 180.94 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.12x = 15,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671.21/121.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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