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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 183.07 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 183.07 and 94.99 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 183.07 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/183.07 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 183.07 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 17,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389.82/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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