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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 182.02 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 182.02 and 97.45 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 182.02 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/182.02 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 182.02 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 17,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737.61/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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