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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 168.05 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 168.05 and 93.80 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 168.05 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/168.05 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 168.05 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 15,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,763.74/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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