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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.24 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.24 and 88.32 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.24 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.24 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.24 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 15,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,918.80/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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