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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 180.81 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 180.81 and 86.34 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 180.81 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/180.81 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 180.81 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 15,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,611.14/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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