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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.40 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.40 and 88.24 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.40 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.40 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.40 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 15,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,918.50/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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