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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.31 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.31 and 100.71 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.31 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.31 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.31 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 18,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.23/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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