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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 181.09 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 181.09 and 107.99 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 181.09 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/181.09 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 181.09 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 19,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554.73/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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