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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 168.36 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 168.36 and 80.52 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 168.36 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/168.36 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 168.36 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 13,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,556.35/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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