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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.86, 168.14 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.86, 168.14 and 82.52 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.86 : 168.14 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.86/168.14 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.86x = 168.14 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.86x = 13,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875.54/121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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