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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 181.71 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 181.71 and 120.24 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 181.71 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/181.71 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 181.71 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 21,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,848.81/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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