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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.63, 182.46 and 44.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.63, 182.46 and 44.65 is: 66.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.63 : 182.46 = 44.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.63/182.46 = 44.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.63x = 182.46 × 44.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.63x = 8,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146.34/121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.98

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