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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.51 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.51 and 39.89 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.51 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.51 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.51 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 7,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240.79/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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