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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.34, 181.99 and 40.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.34, 181.99 and 40.17 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.34 : 181.99 = 40.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.34/181.99 = 40.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.34x = 181.99 × 40.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.34x = 7,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310.54/121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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