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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 180.71 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 180.71 and 34.95 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 180.71 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/180.71 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 180.71 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 6,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.49/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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