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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 181.20 and 75.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 181.20 and 75.17 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 181.20 = 75.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/181.20 = 75.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 181.20 × 75.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 13,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,619.90/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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