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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 181.16 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 181.16 and 90.23 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 181.16 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/181.16 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 181.16 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 16,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345.05/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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