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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.74, 182.55 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.74, 182.55 and 44.70 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.74 : 182.55 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.74/182.55 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.74x = 182.55 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.74x = 8,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.85/121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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