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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.32 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.32 and 72.16 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.32 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.32 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.32 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 13,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,011.89/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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