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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.51, 181.81 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.51, 181.81 and 98.73 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.51 : 181.81 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.51/181.81 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.51x = 181.81 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.51x = 17,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950.22/121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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