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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.86 and 49.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.86 and 49.78 is: 74.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.86 = 49.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.86 = 49.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.86 × 49.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 9,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.87/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.63

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