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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.18, 181.97 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.18, 181.97 and 94.35 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.18 : 181.97 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.18/181.97 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.18x = 181.97 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.18x = 17,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168.87/121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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