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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.55, 180.92 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.55, 180.92 and 81.94 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.55 : 180.92 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.55/180.92 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.55x = 180.92 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.55x = 14,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824.18/120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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