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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 181.08 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 181.08 and 113.59 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 181.08 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/181.08 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 181.08 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 20,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568.88/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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