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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 181.11 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 181.11 and 84.23 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 181.11 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/181.11 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 181.11 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 15,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254.49/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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