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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 181 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 181 and 80.08 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 181 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/181 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 181 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 14,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,494.48/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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