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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 181.58 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 181.58 and 86.63 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 181.58 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/181.58 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 181.58 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 15,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,728.93/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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