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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 181.10 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 181.10 and 52.22 is: 78.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 181.10 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/181.10 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 181.10 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 9,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457.63/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.33

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