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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 181.16 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 181.16 and 103.52 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 181.16 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/181.16 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 181.16 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 18,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,753.68/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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