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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 168.08 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 168.08 and 80.42 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 168.08 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/168.08 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 168.08 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 13,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515.75/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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