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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 181.43 and 55.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 181.43 and 55.91 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 181.43 = 55.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/181.43 = 55.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 181.43 × 55.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 10,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,143.47/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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