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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180.36 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180.36 and 107.76 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180.36 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180.36 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180.36 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 19,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435.59/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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