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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 181.04 and 39.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 181.04 and 39.59 is: 59.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 181.04 = 39.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/181.04 = 39.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 181.04 × 39.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 7,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166.95/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.35

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