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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 181.02 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 181.02 and 52.18 is: 78.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 181.02 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/181.02 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 181.02 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 9,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,445.62/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.30

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