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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 182.05 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 182.05 and 105.82 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 182.05 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/182.05 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 182.05 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 19,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263.81/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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