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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.44 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.44 and 111.85 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.44 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.44 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.44 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 20,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293.61/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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