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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 182.94 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 182.94 and 44.94 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 182.94 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/182.94 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 182.94 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 8,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221.32/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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