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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.37, 181.85 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.37, 181.85 and 99.77 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.37 : 181.85 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.37/181.85 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.37x = 181.85 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.37x = 18,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141.77/121.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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