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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 168.23 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 168.23 and 89.30 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 168.23 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/168.23 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 168.23 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 15,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022.18/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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