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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 181.12 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 181.12 and 52.25 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 181.12 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/181.12 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 181.12 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 9,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,463.52/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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