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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 182.70 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 182.70 and 44.75 is: 67.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 182.70 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/182.70 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 182.70 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 8,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175.83/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.14

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