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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 181.38 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 181.38 and 109.94 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 181.38 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/181.38 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 181.38 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 19,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940.92/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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