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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 180.92 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 180.92 and 35.12 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 180.92 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/180.92 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 180.92 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 6,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353.91/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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