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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 181.05 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 181.05 and 115.08 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 181.05 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/181.05 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 181.05 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 20,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834.12/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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