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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 181.12 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 181.12 and 107.74 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 181.12 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/181.12 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 181.12 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 19,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513.87/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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