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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.34, 181.66 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.34, 181.66 and 93.89 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.34 : 181.66 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.34/181.66 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.34x = 181.66 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.34x = 17,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.06/121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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