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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 168.41 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 168.41 and 85.19 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 168.41 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/168.41 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 168.41 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 14,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346.22/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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