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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 526.72 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 526.72 and 120.12 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 526.72 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/526.72 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 526.72 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 63,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,269.61/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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