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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 181.37 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 181.37 and 84.98 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 181.37 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/181.37 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 181.37 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 15,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413.49/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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