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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.96 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.96 and 70.59 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.96 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.96 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.96 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 12,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914.79/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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