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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 182.97 and 40.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 182.97 and 40.80 is: 61.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 182.97 = 40.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/182.97 = 40.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 182.97 × 40.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 7,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464.97/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.21

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