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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 168.34 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 168.34 and 80.56 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 168.34 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/168.34 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 168.34 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 13,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.47/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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