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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.41 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.41 and 91.76 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.41 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.41 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.41 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 16,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,553.06/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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