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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 182.40 and 40.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 182.40 and 40.43 is: 60.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 182.40 = 40.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/182.40 = 40.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 182.40 × 40.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 7,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373.52/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.64

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