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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.07, 181.61 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.07, 181.61 and 92.54 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.07 : 181.61 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.07/181.61 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.07x = 181.61 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.07x = 16,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805.50/121.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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