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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 181.09 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 181.09 and 75.15 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 181.09 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/181.09 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 181.09 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 13,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609.01/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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