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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 181.06 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 181.06 and 107.89 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 181.06 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/181.06 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 181.06 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 19,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534.25/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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