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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.79, 168.09 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.79, 168.09 and 72.66 is: 100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.79 : 168.09 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.79/168.09 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.79x = 168.09 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.79x = 12,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,213.42/121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.28

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