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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.70 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.70 and 73.74 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.70 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.70 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.70 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 13,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,472.30/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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