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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.49 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.49 and 80.38 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.49 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.49 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.49 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 14,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587.42/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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