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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 168.36 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 168.36 and 80.57 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 168.36 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/168.36 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 168.36 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 13,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,563.52/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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