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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.82, 182.71 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.82, 182.71 and 40.67 is: 61.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.82 : 182.71 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.82/182.71 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.82x = 182.71 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.82x = 7,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430.82/121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.00

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