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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.89, 181.44 and 63.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.89, 181.44 and 63.18 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.89 : 181.44 = 63.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.89/181.44 = 63.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.89x = 181.44 × 63.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.89x = 11,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.38/120.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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