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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 183.08 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 183.08 and 95.05 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 183.08 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/183.08 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 183.08 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 17,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401.75/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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