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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.33, 181.93 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.33, 181.93 and 40.13 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.33 : 181.93 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.33/181.93 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.33x = 181.93 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.33x = 7,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300.85/121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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