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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 181.25 and 100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 181.25 and 100.70 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 181.25 = 100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/181.25 = 100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 181.25 × 100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 18,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250.47/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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