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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 270.79 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 270.79 and 120.13 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 270.79 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/270.79 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 270.79 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 32,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531.22/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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