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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 181.09 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 181.09 and 39.54 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 181.09 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/181.09 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 181.09 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 7,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159.79/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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