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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 181.32 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 181.32 and 35.40 is: 53.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 181.32 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/181.32 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 181.32 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 6,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418.73/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.08

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