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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.36 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.36 and 80.30 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.36 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.36 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.36 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 14,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563.76/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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