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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 181.23 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 181.23 and 52.34 is: 78.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 181.23 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/181.23 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 181.23 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 9,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,485.58/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.51

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