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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 182.60 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 182.60 and 44.70 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 182.60 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/182.60 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 182.60 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 8,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162.33/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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