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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.50, 182.05 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.50, 182.05 and 98.72 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.50 : 182.05 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.50/182.05 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.50x = 182.05 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.50x = 17,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971.50/121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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