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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.60 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.60 and 38.14 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.60 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.60 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.60 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 6,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888.08/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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