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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 181.01 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 181.01 and 52.22 is: 78.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 181.01 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/181.01 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 181.01 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 9,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452.34/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.33

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