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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 168.17 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 168.17 and 72.76 is: 100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 168.17 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/168.17 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 168.17 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 12,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,236.05/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.37

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