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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 181.05 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 181.05 and 55.74 is: 83.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 181.05 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/181.05 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 181.05 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 10,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,091.46/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.56

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