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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 181.25 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 181.25 and 88.29 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 181.25 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/181.25 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 181.25 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 16,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002.64/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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