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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 181.37 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 181.37 and 82.31 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 181.37 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/181.37 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 181.37 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 14,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928.15/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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