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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 180.02 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 180.02 and 87.55 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 180.02 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/180.02 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 180.02 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 15,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760.52/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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