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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.91, 181.49 and 69.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.91, 181.49 and 69.61 is: 104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.91 : 181.49 = 69.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.91/181.49 = 69.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.91x = 181.49 × 69.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.91x = 12,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633.52/120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.49

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