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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.31, 181.98 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.31, 181.98 and 40.13 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.31 : 181.98 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.31/181.98 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.31x = 181.98 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.31x = 7,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302.86/121.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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