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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.17 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.17 and 113.19 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.17 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.17 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.17 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 20,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506.63/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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