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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 181.01 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 181.01 and 63 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 181.01 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/181.01 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 181.01 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 11,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,403.63/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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