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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.16, 181.85 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.16, 181.85 and 94.16 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.16 : 181.85 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.16/181.85 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.16x = 181.85 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.16x = 17,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122.98/121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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