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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 181.05 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 181.05 and 102.85 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 181.05 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/181.05 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 181.05 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 18,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620.99/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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