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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 181.05 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 181.05 and 101.53 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 181.05 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/181.05 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 181.05 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 18,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382.01/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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