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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 180.19 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 180.19 and 71.29 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 180.19 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/180.19 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 180.19 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 12,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.75/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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