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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 181.01 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 181.01 and 52.21 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 181.01 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/181.01 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 181.01 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 9,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450.60/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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