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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 180.15 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 180.15 and 91.57 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 180.15 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/180.15 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 180.15 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 16,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496.34/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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