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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.52, 182.33 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.52, 182.33 and 70.20 is: 105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.52 : 182.33 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.52/182.33 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.52x = 182.33 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.52x = 12,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,799.22/121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.33

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