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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 168.19 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 168.19 and 82.58 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 168.19 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/168.19 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 168.19 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 13,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,889.55/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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