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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 183.50 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 183.50 and 94.98 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 183.50 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/183.50 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 183.50 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 17,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,428.83/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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