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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.20, 181.66 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.20, 181.66 and 94.06 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.20 : 181.66 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.20/181.66 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.20x = 181.66 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.20x = 17,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086.94/121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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