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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.15, 181.47 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.15, 181.47 and 95.35 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.15 : 181.47 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.15/181.47 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.15x = 181.47 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.15x = 17,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302.95/121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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