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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 182.53 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 182.53 and 44.68 is: 67.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 182.53 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/182.53 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 182.53 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 8,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155.44/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.00

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