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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 182.86 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 182.86 and 110.96 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 182.86 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/182.86 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 182.86 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 20,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.15/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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