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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 181.10 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 181.10 and 75.02 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 181.10 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/181.10 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 181.10 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 13,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,585.40/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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