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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.33 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.33 and 100.74 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.33 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.33 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.33 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 18,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,267.18/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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