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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 181.74 and 40.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 181.74 and 40.02 is: 60.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 181.74 = 40.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/181.74 = 40.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 181.74 × 40.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 7,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273.23/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.00

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