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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 181.40 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 181.40 and 52.47 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 181.40 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/181.40 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 181.40 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 9,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517.80/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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