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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 168.08 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 168.08 and 82.49 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 168.08 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/168.08 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 168.08 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 13,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,863.67/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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