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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 182.75 and 40.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 182.75 and 40.66 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 182.75 = 40.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/182.75 = 40.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 182.75 × 40.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 7,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430.62/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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