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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 181.26 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 181.26 and 112.07 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 181.26 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/181.26 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 181.26 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 20,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.90/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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