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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 180.04 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 180.04 and 72.24 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 180.04 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/180.04 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 180.04 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 13,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,006.09/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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