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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.96 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.96 and 44.91 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.96 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.96 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.96 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 8,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216.85/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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