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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 181.26 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 181.26 and 39.66 is: 59.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 181.26 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/181.26 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 181.26 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 7,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188.77/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.50

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