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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.59 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.59 and 80.35 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.59 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.59 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.59 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 14,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.76/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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