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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 181.02 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 181.02 and 55.70 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 181.02 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/181.02 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 181.02 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 10,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,081.63/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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