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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.87, 168.18 and 66.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.87, 168.18 and 66.61 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.87 : 168.18 = 66.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.87/168.18 = 66.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.87x = 168.18 × 66.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.87x = 11,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202.49/121.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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