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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 181.27 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 181.27 and 96.68 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 181.27 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/181.27 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 181.27 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 17,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,525.18/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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