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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.86, 168.01 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.86, 168.01 and 88.64 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.86 : 168.01 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.86/168.01 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.86x = 168.01 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.86x = 14,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891.34/121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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