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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 181.99 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 181.99 and 95.91 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 181.99 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/181.99 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 181.99 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 17,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454.18/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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