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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.81, 182.87 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.81, 182.87 and 96.22 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.81 : 182.87 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.81/182.87 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.81x = 182.87 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.81x = 17,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594.36/121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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