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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 182.32 and 40.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 182.32 and 40.41 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 182.32 = 40.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/182.32 = 40.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 182.32 × 40.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 7,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367.45/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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