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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 181.20 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 181.20 and 104.96 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 181.20 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/181.20 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 181.20 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 19,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018.75/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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