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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 182.71 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 182.71 and 100.04 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 182.71 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/182.71 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 182.71 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 18,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276.96/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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