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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 181.04 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 181.04 and 95.19 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 181.04 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/181.04 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 181.04 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 17,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233.20/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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