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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.66, 182.42 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.66, 182.42 and 49.44 is: 74.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.66 : 182.42 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.66/182.42 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.66x = 182.42 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.66x = 9,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018.06/121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.13

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