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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 181.32 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 181.32 and 35.38 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 181.32 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/181.32 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 181.32 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 6,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414.02/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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