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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.40, 181.88 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.40, 181.88 and 86.97 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.40 : 181.88 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.40/181.88 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.40x = 181.88 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.40x = 15,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818.68/121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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