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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.50, 181.08 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.50, 181.08 and 88.10 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.50 : 181.08 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.50/181.08 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.50x = 181.08 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.50x = 15,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,952.24/120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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