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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 181.21 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 181.21 and 116.86 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 181.21 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/181.21 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 181.21 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 21,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176.20/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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