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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 182.22 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 182.22 and 104.62 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 182.22 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/182.22 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 182.22 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 19,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063.86/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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