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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 181.14 and 39.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 181.14 and 39.64 is: 59.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 181.14 = 39.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/181.14 = 39.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 181.14 × 39.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 7,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180.39/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.43

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