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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 181.88 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 181.88 and 100.85 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 181.88 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/181.88 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 181.88 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 18,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.18/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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