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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 181.43 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 181.43 and 105.73 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 181.43 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/181.43 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 181.43 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 19,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182.59/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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