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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 168.27 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 168.27 and 72.83 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 168.27 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/168.27 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 168.27 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 12,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255.55/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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