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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 181.25 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 181.25 and 103.66 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 181.25 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/181.25 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 181.25 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 18,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.18/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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