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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.87, 168.88 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.87, 168.88 and 120.39 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.87 : 168.88 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.87/168.88 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.87x = 168.88 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.87x = 20,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331.46/121.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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