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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 182.40 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 182.40 and 94.56 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 182.40 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/182.40 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 182.40 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 17,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247.74/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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