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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.41 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.41 and 88.47 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.41 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.41 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.41 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 16,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.34/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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