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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.74, 182.36 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.74, 182.36 and 95.94 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.74 : 182.36 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.74/182.36 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.74x = 182.36 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.74x = 17,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,496.54/121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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