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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 181.42 and 47.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 181.42 and 47.81 is: 71.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 181.42 = 47.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/181.42 = 47.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 181.42 × 47.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 8,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674.02/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.70

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