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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 180.09 and 100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 180.09 and 100.95 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 180.09 = 100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/180.09 = 100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 180.09 × 100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 18,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180.09/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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