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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 181.38 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 181.38 and 55.94 is: 83.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 181.38 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/181.38 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 181.38 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 10,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,146.57/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.93

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