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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 168.26 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 168.26 and 89.28 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 168.26 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/168.26 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 168.26 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 15,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022.25/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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