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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.19, 181.59 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.19, 181.59 and 69.84 is: 104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.19 : 181.59 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.19/181.59 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.19x = 181.59 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.19x = 12,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,682.25/121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.65

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