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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 181.43 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 181.43 and 119.87 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 181.43 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/181.43 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 181.43 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 21,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748.01/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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