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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 180.96 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 180.96 and 96.82 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 180.96 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/180.96 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 180.96 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 17,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520.55/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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