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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 182.04 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 182.04 and 95.88 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 182.04 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/182.04 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 182.04 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 17,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454.00/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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