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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.32, 182.16 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.32, 182.16 and 119.70 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.32 : 182.16 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.32/182.16 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.32x = 182.16 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.32x = 21,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.55/121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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