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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.60 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.60 and 80.47 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.60 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.60 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.60 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 14,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613.35/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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