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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 181.14 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 181.14 and 86.52 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 181.14 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/181.14 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 181.14 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 15,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671.57/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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