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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.85, 182.83 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.85, 182.83 and 44.87 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.85 : 182.83 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.85/182.83 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.85x = 182.83 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.85x = 8,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203.61/121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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