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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 181.82 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 181.82 and 99.69 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 181.82 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/181.82 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 181.82 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 18,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125.14/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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