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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 180.98 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 180.98 and 107.79 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 180.98 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/180.98 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 180.98 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 19,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507.30/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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