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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 168.10 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 168.10 and 85.06 is: 117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 168.10 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/168.10 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 168.10 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 14,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298.59/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.41

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