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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 179.99 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 179.99 and 81.11 is: 121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 179.99 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/179.99 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 179.99 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 14,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598.58/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.51

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