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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.49, 181.86 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.49, 181.86 and 92.53 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.49 : 181.86 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.49/181.86 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.49x = 181.86 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.49x = 16,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,827.51/121.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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