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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 181 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 181 and 84.62 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 181 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/181 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 181 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 15,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316.22/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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