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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.85, 182.71 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.85, 182.71 and 49.70 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.85 : 182.71 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.85/182.71 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.85x = 182.71 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.85x = 9,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080.69/121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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