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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.12 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.12 and 98.32 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.12 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.12 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.12 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 17,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807.72/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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