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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 181.19 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 181.19 and 86.36 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 181.19 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/181.19 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 181.19 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 15,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646.23/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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