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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.63, 182.47 and 49.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.63, 182.47 and 49.49 is: 74.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.63 : 182.47 = 49.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.63/182.47 = 49.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.63x = 182.47 × 49.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.63x = 9,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030.44/121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.25

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