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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 180.81 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 180.81 and 106.98 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 180.81 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/180.81 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 180.81 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 19,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343.05/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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