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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.22, 181.52 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.22, 181.52 and 96.74 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.22 : 181.52 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.22/181.52 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.22x = 181.52 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.22x = 17,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558.85/121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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