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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.19, 180.03 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.19, 180.03 and 72.07 is: 107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.19 : 180.03 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.19/180.03 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.19x = 180.03 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.19x = 12,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,973.68/120.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.95

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