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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.53, 182.72 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.53, 182.72 and 98.87 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.53 : 182.72 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.53/182.72 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.53x = 182.72 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.53x = 18,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064.12/121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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