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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 168.22 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 168.22 and 72.79 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 168.22 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/168.22 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 168.22 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 12,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244.73/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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