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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 180.02 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 180.02 and 85.73 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 180.02 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/180.02 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 180.02 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 15,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432.43/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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