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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.75, 182.63 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.75, 182.63 and 44.70 is: 67.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.75 : 182.63 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.75/182.63 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.75x = 182.63 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.75x = 8,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,163.56/121.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.05

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