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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 181.08 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 181.08 and 71.91 is: 107.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 181.08 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/181.08 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 181.08 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 13,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021.46/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.87

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