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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.96 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.96 and 40.87 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.96 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.96 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.96 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 7,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,477.75/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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