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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 181.23 and 39.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 181.23 and 39.64 is: 59.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 181.23 = 39.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/181.23 = 39.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 181.23 × 39.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 7,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183.96/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.46

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