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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 180.78 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 180.78 and 91.06 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 180.78 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/180.78 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 180.78 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 16,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,460.69/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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