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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 181.23 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 181.23 and 94.35 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 181.23 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/181.23 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 181.23 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 17,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099.05/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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