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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 182.68 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 182.68 and 49.66 is: 74.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 182.68 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/182.68 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 182.68 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 9,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,071.89/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.43

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