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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.52, 182.44 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.52, 182.44 and 94.64 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.52 : 182.44 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.52/182.44 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.52x = 182.44 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.52x = 17,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,266.12/121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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