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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.74, 168 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.74, 168 and 72.63 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.74 : 168 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.74/168 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.74x = 168 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.74x = 12,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201.84/121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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