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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.61 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.61 and 81.99 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.61 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.61 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.61 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 14,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,808.01/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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