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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 182.21 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 182.21 and 96.95 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 182.21 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/182.21 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 182.21 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 17,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663.86/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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