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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 182.36 and 44.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 182.36 and 44.53 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 182.36 = 44.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/182.36 = 44.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 182.36 × 44.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 8,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120.27/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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