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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 182.98 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 182.98 and 44.96 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 182.98 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/182.98 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 182.98 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 8,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226.78/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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