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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 168.08 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 168.08 and 90.99 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 168.08 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/168.08 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 168.08 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 15,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293.14/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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