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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 181.56 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 181.56 and 107.22 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 181.56 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/181.56 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 181.56 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 19,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.86/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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