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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 168.13 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 168.13 and 85.08 is: 117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 168.13 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/168.13 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 168.13 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 14,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303.81/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.41

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