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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 182.56 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 182.56 and 67.44 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 182.56 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/182.56 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 182.56 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 12,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311.85/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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