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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 181.26 and 56.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 181.26 and 56.78 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 181.26 = 56.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/181.26 = 56.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 181.26 × 56.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 10,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291.94/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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