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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 181.39 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 181.39 and 52.41 is: 78.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 181.39 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/181.39 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 181.39 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 9,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,506.65/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.60

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