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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 168.14 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 168.14 and 89.03 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 168.14 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/168.14 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 168.14 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 14,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969.06/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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