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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 168.17 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 168.17 and 72.75 is: 100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 168.17 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/168.17 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 168.17 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 12,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234.37/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.37

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