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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 181.11 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 181.11 and 86.47 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 181.11 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/181.11 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 181.11 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 15,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660.58/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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