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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.25 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.25 and 114.78 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.25 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.25 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.25 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 20,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803.30/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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