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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 180.36 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 180.36 and 81.72 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 180.36 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/180.36 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 180.36 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 14,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739.02/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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