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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 181.11 and 62.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 181.11 and 62.97 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 181.11 = 62.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/181.11 = 62.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 181.11 × 62.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 11,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,404.50/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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