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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.24, 182.08 and 75.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.24, 182.08 and 75.70 is: 113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.24 : 182.08 = 75.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.24/182.08 = 75.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.24x = 182.08 × 75.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.24x = 13,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,783.46/121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.69

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