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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.89 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.89 and 70.74 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.89 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.89 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.89 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 12,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,937.73/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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