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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.11 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.11 and 80.25 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.11 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.11 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.11 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 14,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,534.08/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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