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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.53, 181.89 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.53, 181.89 and 99.93 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.53 : 181.89 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.53/181.89 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.53x = 181.89 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.53x = 18,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.27/121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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