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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180.12 and 63.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180.12 and 63.12 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180.12 = 63.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180.12 = 63.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180.12 × 63.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 11,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,369.17/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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