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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.36 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.36 and 84.06 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.36 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.36 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.36 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 15,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.06/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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