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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.19, 181.38 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.19, 181.38 and 92.39 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.19 : 181.38 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.19/181.38 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.19x = 181.38 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.19x = 16,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756.79/121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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