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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 183.15 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 183.15 and 98.07 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 183.15 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/183.15 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 183.15 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 17,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.52/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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