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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.70, 182.56 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.70, 182.56 and 44.68 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.70 : 182.56 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.70/182.56 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.70x = 182.56 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.70x = 8,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156.78/121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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