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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 182 and 49.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 182 and 49.20 is: 73.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 182 = 49.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/182 = 49.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 182 × 49.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 8,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954.40/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.74

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