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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 168.16 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 168.16 and 83.04 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 168.16 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/168.16 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 168.16 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 13,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964.01/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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