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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.70 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.70 and 105.96 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.70 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.70 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.70 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 19,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358.89/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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