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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 181.13 and 39.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 181.13 and 39.58 is: 59.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 181.13 = 39.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/181.13 = 39.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 181.13 × 39.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 7,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168.02/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.36

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