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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.86, 181.21 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.86, 181.21 and 110.14 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.86 : 181.21 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.86/181.21 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.86x = 181.21 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.86x = 19,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.47/120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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