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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.75, 182.39 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.75, 182.39 and 96.12 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.75 : 182.39 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.75/182.39 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.75x = 182.39 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.75x = 17,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530.85/121.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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