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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 183.07 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 183.07 and 45.01 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 183.07 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/183.07 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 183.07 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 8,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238.95/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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