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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 181.11 and 34.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 181.11 and 34.07 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 181.11 = 34.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/181.11 = 34.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 181.11 × 34.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 6,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170.97/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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