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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 182.21 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 182.21 and 70.06 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 182.21 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/182.21 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 182.21 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 12,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765.35/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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