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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.99 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.99 and 70.55 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.99 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.99 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.99 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 12,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,909.94/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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