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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.44 and 39.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.44 and 39.14 is: 58.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.44 = 39.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.44 = 39.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.44 × 39.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 7,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062.42/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.71

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