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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.94 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.94 and 35.13 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.94 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.94 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.94 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 6,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356.42/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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