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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180.16 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180.16 and 71.31 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180.16 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180.16 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180.16 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 12,847.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847.21/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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