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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.17 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.17 and 110.58 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.17 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.17 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.17 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 20,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,033.78/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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