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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 182.96 and 39.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 182.96 and 39.73 is: 59.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 182.96 = 39.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/182.96 = 39.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 182.96 × 39.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 7,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268.19/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.58

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