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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 180.17 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 180.17 and 81.24 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 180.17 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/180.17 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 180.17 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 14,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,637.01/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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