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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 180 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 180 and 81.78 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 180 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/180 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 180 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 14,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720.40/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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