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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 181.04 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 181.04 and 112.42 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 181.04 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/181.04 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 181.04 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 20,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,352.52/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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