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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 182.46 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 182.46 and 96.32 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 182.46 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/182.46 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 182.46 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 17,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573.63/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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