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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 180.61 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 180.61 and 91.71 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 180.61 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/180.61 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 180.61 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 16,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,563.51/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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