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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.02, 181.42 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.02, 181.42 and 92.05 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.02 : 181.42 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.02/181.42 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.02x = 181.42 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.02x = 16,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699.71/121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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