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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 181.45 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 181.45 and 72.18 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 181.45 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/181.45 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 181.45 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 13,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,097.06/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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