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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 181.48 and 39.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 181.48 and 39.80 is: 59.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 181.48 = 39.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/181.48 = 39.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 181.48 × 39.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 7,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222.90/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.72

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