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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.49 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.49 and 103.98 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.49 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.49 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.49 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 18,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,871.33/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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