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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 181.06 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 181.06 and 34.04 is: 51.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 181.06 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/181.06 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 181.06 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 6,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163.65/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.06

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