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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.05, 181.26 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.05, 181.26 and 94.14 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.05 : 181.26 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.05/181.26 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.05x = 181.26 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.05x = 17,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063.82/121.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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