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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.79, 182.76 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.79, 182.76 and 98.03 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.79 : 182.76 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.79/182.76 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.79x = 182.76 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.79x = 17,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.05/121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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