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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 181.17 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 181.17 and 112.67 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 181.17 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/181.17 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 181.17 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 20,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,412.42/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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