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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.98, 182.63 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.98, 182.63 and 96.15 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.98 : 182.63 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.98/182.63 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.98x = 182.63 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.98x = 17,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560.11/121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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