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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.41, 181.84 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.41, 181.84 and 95.68 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.41 : 181.84 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.41/181.84 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.41x = 181.84 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.41x = 17,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,398.45/121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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