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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.72 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.72 and 97.88 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.72 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.72 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.72 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 17,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884.63/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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