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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.17 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.17 and 91.23 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.17 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.17 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.17 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 16,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.91/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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