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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 180.10 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 180.10 and 85.90 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 180.10 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/180.10 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 180.10 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 15,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,470.59/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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