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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 181.04 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 181.04 and 80.22 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 181.04 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/181.04 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 181.04 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 14,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523.31/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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