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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 180.29 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 180.29 and 90.15 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 180.29 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/180.29 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 180.29 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 16,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252.69/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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