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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 182 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 182 and 39.07 is: 58.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 182 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/182 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 182 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 7,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110.74/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.60

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