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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 180.18 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 180.18 and 88.26 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 180.18 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/180.18 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 180.18 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 15,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902.69/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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