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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 168.20 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 168.20 and 86.97 is: 119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 168.20 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/168.20 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 168.20 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 14,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627.92/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.97

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