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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 183.02 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 183.02 and 94.70 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 183.02 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/183.02 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 183.02 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 17,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330.61/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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