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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 182.72 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 182.72 and 49.66 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 182.72 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/182.72 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 182.72 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 9,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073.88/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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