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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 181.05 and 52.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 181.05 and 52.17 is: 78.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 181.05 = 52.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/181.05 = 52.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 181.05 × 52.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 9,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,445.38/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.26

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