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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 168.16 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 168.16 and 87.04 is: 120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 168.16 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/168.16 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 168.16 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 14,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635.37/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.00

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