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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.40 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.40 and 95.96 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.40 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.40 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.40 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 17,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503.10/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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