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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.85, 182.72 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.85, 182.72 and 44.81 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.85 : 182.72 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.85/182.72 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.85x = 182.72 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.85x = 8,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187.46/121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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