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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.79, 182.83 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.79, 182.83 and 96.13 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.79 : 182.83 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.79/182.83 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.79x = 182.83 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.79x = 17,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.66/121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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