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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.38, 182.05 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.38, 182.05 and 44.34 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.38 : 182.05 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.38/182.05 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.38x = 182.05 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.38x = 8,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072.10/121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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