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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 180.12 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 180.12 and 87.95 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 180.12 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/180.12 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 180.12 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 15,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841.55/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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