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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.85, 182.73 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.85, 182.73 and 70.52 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.85 : 182.73 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.85/182.73 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.85x = 182.73 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.85x = 12,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885.21/121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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