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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 181.33 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 181.33 and 105.63 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 181.33 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/181.33 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 181.33 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 19,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153.89/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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