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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 168.24 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 168.24 and 82.50 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 168.24 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/168.24 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 168.24 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 13,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,879.80/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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