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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.93 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.93 and 86.35 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.93 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.93 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.93 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 15,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622.53/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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