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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 180.68 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 180.68 and 101.35 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 180.68 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/180.68 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 180.68 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 18,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311.92/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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