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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 181.07 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 181.07 and 34.05 is: 51.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 181.07 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/181.07 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 181.07 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 6,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166.14/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.08

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