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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 182.22 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 182.22 and 95.85 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 182.22 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/182.22 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 182.22 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 17,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465.79/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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