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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 181.22 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 181.22 and 91.93 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 181.22 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/181.22 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 181.22 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 16,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,659.55/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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