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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 181.08 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 181.08 and 65.84 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 181.08 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/181.08 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 181.08 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 11,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,921.22/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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