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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 180.94 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 180.94 and 101.31 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 180.94 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/180.94 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 180.94 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 18,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.03/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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