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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 181.04 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 181.04 and 90.26 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 181.04 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/181.04 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 181.04 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 16,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339.31/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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