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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 182.96 and 49.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 182.96 and 49.81 is: 74.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 182.96 = 49.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/182.96 = 49.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 182.96 × 49.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 9,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113.24/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.73

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