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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.91, 181.20 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.91, 181.20 and 90.24 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.91 : 181.20 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.91/181.20 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.91x = 181.20 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.91x = 16,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351.49/120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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