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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.64 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.64 and 104.70 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.64 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.64 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.64 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 19,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122.41/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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