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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 180.29 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 180.29 and 87.75 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 180.29 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/180.29 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 180.29 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 15,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.01/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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