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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.85, 182.86 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.85, 182.86 and 70.55 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.85 : 182.86 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.85/182.86 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.85x = 182.86 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.85x = 12,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899.85/121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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