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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 168.19 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 168.19 and 77.59 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 168.19 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/168.19 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 168.19 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 13,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,048.63/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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