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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 168 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 168 and 75.09 is: 103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 168 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/168 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 168 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 12,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615.12/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.61

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