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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.61, 182.42 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.61, 182.42 and 44.57 is: 66.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.61 : 182.42 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.61/182.42 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.61x = 182.42 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.61x = 8,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131.03/121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.86

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