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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.27 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.27 and 72.39 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.27 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.27 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.27 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 13,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049.75/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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