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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 181.07 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 181.07 and 93.87 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 181.07 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/181.07 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 181.07 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 16,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.57/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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