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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 182.22 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 182.22 and 96.03 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 182.22 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/182.22 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 182.22 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 17,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498.59/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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