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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 180.08 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 180.08 and 106.68 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 180.08 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/180.08 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 180.08 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 19,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,210.93/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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