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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 181.39 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 181.39 and 82.26 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 181.39 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/181.39 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 181.39 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 14,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921.14/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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