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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.46 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.46 and 98.15 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.46 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.46 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.46 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 17,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809.64/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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