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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 181.33 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 181.33 and 112.46 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 181.33 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/181.33 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 181.33 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 20,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,392.37/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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