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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 183.11 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 183.11 and 98.87 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 183.11 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/183.11 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 183.11 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 18,104.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104.26/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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