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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 181.11 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 181.11 and 39.62 is: 59.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 181.11 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/181.11 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 181.11 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 7,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175.58/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.44

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