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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 181.46 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 181.46 and 80.56 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 181.46 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/181.46 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 181.46 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 14,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,618.42/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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