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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 181.24 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 181.24 and 109.71 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 181.24 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/181.24 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 181.24 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 19,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.57/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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