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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.87, 168.14 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.87, 168.14 and 80.45 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.87 : 168.14 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.87/168.14 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.87x = 168.14 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.87x = 13,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526.86/121.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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