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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 180.82 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 180.82 and 91.82 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 180.82 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/180.82 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 180.82 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 16,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.89/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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