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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 180.06 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 180.06 and 96.20 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 180.06 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/180.06 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 180.06 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 17,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321.77/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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