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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.36 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.36 and 38.66 is: 57.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.36 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.36 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.36 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 7,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011.38/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.96

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