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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.77, 168.06 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.77, 168.06 and 84.91 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.77 : 168.06 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.77/168.06 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.77x = 168.06 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.77x = 14,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269.97/121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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