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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 181.50 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 181.50 and 113.96 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 181.50 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/181.50 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 181.50 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 20,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683.74/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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