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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.64 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.64 and 97.49 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.64 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.64 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.64 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 17,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804.66/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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