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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.80, 181.22 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.80, 181.22 and 90 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.80 : 181.22 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.80/181.22 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.80x = 181.22 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.80x = 16,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309.80/120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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