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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 182.19 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 182.19 and 105.50 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 182.19 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/182.19 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 182.19 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 19,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,221.05/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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