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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 180.27 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 180.27 and 71.35 is: 107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 180.27 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/180.27 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 180.27 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 12,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861.81/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.07

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