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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.79, 182.71 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.79, 182.71 and 44.76 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.79 : 182.71 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.79/182.71 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.79x = 182.71 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.79x = 8,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.88/121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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