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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 181.16 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 181.16 and 105.46 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 181.16 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/181.16 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 181.16 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 19,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,105.13/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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