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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 694.13 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 694.13 and 120.75 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 694.13 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/694.13 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 694.13 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 83,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,815.59/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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