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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 181.14 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 181.14 and 91.90 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 181.14 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/181.14 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 181.14 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 16,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646.77/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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