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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.40 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.40 and 52.49 is: 78.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.40 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.40 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.40 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 9,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521.88/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.70

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