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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 182.55 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 182.55 and 98.87 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 182.55 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/182.55 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 182.55 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 18,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049.20/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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