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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 181.02 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 181.02 and 106.95 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 181.02 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/181.02 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 181.02 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 19,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,360.09/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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