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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 180.25 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 180.25 and 76.95 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 180.25 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/180.25 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 180.25 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 13,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870.24/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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