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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 181.06 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 181.06 and 52.22 is: 78.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 181.06 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/181.06 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 181.06 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 9,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454.91/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.34

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