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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.55 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.55 and 95.41 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.55 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.55 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.55 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 17,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321.21/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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