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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 181 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 181 and 80.22 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 181 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/181 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 181 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 14,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.82/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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