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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 181.32 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 181.32 and 104.80 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 181.32 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/181.32 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 181.32 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 19,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002.34/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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