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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 171.66 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 171.66 and 121.88 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 171.66 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/171.66 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 171.66 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 20,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921.47/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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