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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.53, 181.97 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.53, 181.97 and 99.63 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.53 : 181.97 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.53/181.97 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.53x = 181.97 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.53x = 18,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.17/121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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