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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 181.09 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 181.09 and 69.51 is: 104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 181.09 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/181.09 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 181.09 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 12,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587.39/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.08

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