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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 181.25 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 181.25 and 93.81 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 181.25 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/181.25 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 181.25 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 17,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003.13/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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