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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.74, 182.75 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.74, 182.75 and 85.70 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.74 : 182.75 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.74/182.75 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.74x = 182.75 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.74x = 15,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.68/121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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