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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 181.43 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 181.43 and 120.78 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 181.43 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/181.43 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 181.43 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 21,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,912.51/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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