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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.77, 168.04 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.77, 168.04 and 86.81 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.77 : 168.04 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.77/168.04 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.77x = 168.04 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.77x = 14,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587.55/121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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