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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 180.96 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 180.96 and 101.35 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 180.96 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/180.96 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 180.96 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 18,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340.30/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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