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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 181.10 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 181.10 and 104.90 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 181.10 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/181.10 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 181.10 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 18,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996.75/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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