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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 181.25 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 181.25 and 35.31 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 181.25 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/181.25 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 181.25 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 6,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399.94/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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