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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 181.84 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 181.84 and 80.73 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 181.84 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/181.84 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 181.84 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 14,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679.94/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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