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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 181.40 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 181.40 and 52.46 is: 78.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 181.40 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/181.40 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 181.40 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 9,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515.07/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.67

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