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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.98, 182.87 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.98, 182.87 and 40.77 is: 61.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.98 : 182.87 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.98/182.87 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.98x = 182.87 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.98x = 7,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455.41/121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.12

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