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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.92 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.92 and 44.92 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.92 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.92 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.92 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 8,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216.40/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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